Oral Surgeon Jobs in Kentucky

An Oral Surgeon, also known as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, provides complex treatments to conditions affecting the mouth, teeth, jaw, and face. Their roles within the dental industry include performing surgical procedures such as removing impacted teeth, placing dental implants, reconstructing facial trauma, and treating oral cancers. They play a critical role in the industry by providing treatments that are beyond the scope of general dentists and require specialized surgical expertise.

To become an Oral Surgeon, one must possess certain qualifications and skills. An Oral Surgeon should have a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) degree from an accredited dental school, and complete a hospital-based oral and maxillofacial surgery residency program, which typically lasts 4-6 years. They must also obtain a state license to practice dentistry and in some cases, they may need to be board certified. Crucial skills for an Oral Surgeon include manual dexterity, physical stamina, and excellent interpersonal skills as they often work with patients who may be anxious about surgery. Prior to becoming an Oral Surgeon, a professional may work as a General Dentist, Dental Hygienist, or Maxillofacial Surgery Resident.

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Dentist - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

  • Louisville, KY
  • 13 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 13 days ago

The ideal candidate should be comfortable performing a variety of oral surgeries, including full mouth extractions, surgical extractions, sinus lifts, bone grafts, third molar extractions, and implant...

Oral Surgeon

  • Louisville, KY
  • 21 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 21 days ago

Post graduate U.S. surgical program with certificate to practice oral surgery. Successfully passing a thorough background check....

Dentist - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

  • KY
  • 25 days ago
  • KY
  • 25 days ago

extractions Carry out sinus lifts Implement bone grafts 3rd molar extractions Place implants Additional Information: Facility willing to order specific implant systems or OS materials preferred by...

This Oral Surgery group is looking for a BE/BC Oral Surgeon who is interesting in growing!...

Charleston WV Part-Time Oral Surgeon- DDS/DMD

  • Ashland, KY
  • 60+ days ago
  • Ashland, KY
  • 60+ days ago

As an Aspen Dental Oral Surgeon, you'll have the opportunity and flexibility to travel to multiple offices in your designated area, performing advanced surgical procedures with state-of-the-art technology...

Oral Surgery 600K Guaranteed Base Beautiful Kentucky Living

  • Ashland, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ashland, KY
  • 30+ days ago

This Oral Surgery group is looking for a BE/BC Oral Surgeon who is interesting in growing!...

Oral Surgeon

  • Louisville, KY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 45+ days ago

Our elite team of surgeons at Kentuckiana Oral Maxillofacial and Dental Implant Surgery are seeking an exceptional oral surgeon partner in Kentucky & Indiana dedicated to providing world-class patient...

Demographic Data for Kentucky

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Salary for Oral Surgeon Jobs in Kentucky

This is the average annual salary for Oral Surgeon jobs in Kentucky as reported by the BLS.

$360,240


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Oral Surgeon positions.



Highest Education Level

Oral Surgeons in Kentucky offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
21.2%
Doctorate Degree
19.9%
Bachelor's Degree
18.7%
High School or GED
18.2%
Associate's Degree
13.9%
Master's Degree
5.2%
Some College
2.5%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Oral Surgeons in Kentucky
4-6 years
27.6%
10+ years
21.2%
2-4 years
18.9%
None
16.7%
Less than 1 year
7.2%
8-10 years
6.5%
1-2 years
1.8%



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